2. Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance is a national advocacy leader for the healthy growth and development of Canadian children. CAHPERD Vision: All Canadian children living healthy, physically active lives. CAHPERD Mission: CAHPERD advocates and educates for quality, school-based physical and health education programs, within supportive school and community environments to achieve its vision.

3. How Healthy Are Our Children In 2000, 57% of Canadian children and youth aged five to seventeen years were not sufficiently active to meet international guidelines for optimal growth and development (Craig, Cameron, Storm, Russell, & Beaulieu, 2001). 40% of youth do not meet average fitness standards (OMA, 1996). 25% of children are overweight and this proportion is increasing. Of these children, 90% of them become obese adults (CFLRI, 1998). 40% of children already face one risk factor for heart disease – reduced fitness due to an inactive lifestyle (Heart and Stroke 2002).

5. The Risk Today, our kids are at risk of developing a variety of debilitating diseases that, at one time, were considered adult diseases: Cardiovascular Disease Cancer (Colon and Breast) Osteoporosis Obesity Mental Health Disorders Diabetes Hypertension

6. The Burden In 2001, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 1.9 million global deaths were directly attributed to physical inactivity. In 2001, the economic burden of illnesses and injuries associated with physical inactivity was $5.3 billion. This represented 2.6% of all health care costs in Canada that year (Katzmarzyk & Janssen, 2004).

7. Benefits of Physical Activity Improved health and quality of life Improved psychological well-being Improved behaviour and ability to learn Better health habits Reduction of health care costs

8. What’s Happening In Canadian Schools Most children do not receive the recommended five periods of Physical Education per week. Many provinces have cut back on Physical Education Specialists and Consultants. Compulsory Physical Education is being questioned in schools across Canada. Over the past 10 years, only 9% of nearly 16,000 schools have been formally recognized as QDPE Schools.

9. In many schools/provinces, schools are not meeting the requirements of Physical Education curriculum, and schools are not being held accountable. There is a growing confusion distinguishing between Physical Education time and Physical Activity time. Schools have been identified as the most important venue to provide children with attitudes, skills, and knowledge to lead active healthy lifestyles. What’s Happening In Canadian Schools

10. Professionalism  Professionalism is not a label we give ourselves. It is a description we hope others apply to us. You do the best you can as a matter of self respect.  We must live, walk, and demonstrate our beliefs, values and our integrity.

11. “Every child has a fundamental right of access to physical education and sport.” UNESCO

12. “We must accord [physical activity] the same level of attention that we give other important public health practices that affect the entire nation.” U.S. Surgeon General on Physical Activity and Health (1996)

13. Our Initiatives Quality Daily Physical Education Quality School Health Quality Dance Education Quality School Intramural Programs

14. QDPE QDPE is a well planned and implemented program of physical education learning opportunities provided to all students on a daily basis. QDPE program includes daily curricular instruction for all students, as well as intramural activities and school sports in which all students have the opportunity to participate.

15.  School Recognition Award Program  Pre/In-service Teacher Workshops  Advocacy  Mentorship Program  Resource and support tools QDPE

16. QSH promotes a comprehensive approach to school health and includes curriculum considerations, as well as considerations for the school environment, community support and school services. QSH

17. Dance Education promotes the importance of dance in the lives of children and youth. Dance offers variety and provides students with the experiences and opportunities of movement skills in the context of expressive arts. DANCE EDUCATION

18. QSIR promotes active intramural and recreational programs in elementary, high school and post- secondary institutions. QSIR

19. 150 minutes of well-planned Physical Education classes per week. 120-150 minutes of school physical activity time per week. Variety of program instruction over the school year (in at least four different Physical Education dimensions). Health information is taught and reinforced through a comprehensive school health environment. Safe, caring, challenging and inclusive environment. Features of a Physically Active Classroom

20. Improved learning Students feel better about themselves and about school Better personal health habits and coping skills Students get along better with peers and others Lower absentee rates Healthier and more physically fit students Positive attitudes about physical activity Benefits of a Healthy Physically Active Classroom

21. Lack of skills, experience and confidence of teachers Safety and liability concerns Academic subject pressure Lack of administrative encouragement Inadequate facilities Crowded timetables Inadequate equipment Challenges to Building a Healthy Physically Active Classroom

22. A Physically Educated person: Has the skills to perform a variety of physical activities Participates regularly in physical activities Understands and values physical activity What are the Qualities of a Physically Educated Person?

23. AVANTE The PHE Journal The Clipboard Teaching Tips Series Excelway.ca National PHE Conference Mentor Program CAHPERD Resources and Teacher Support Tools

24. In Touch online newsletter Physitalk Bulletin Board/Ask the Expert CAHPERD Mentorship program The Clipboard teaching tips series 10% discount on resources, subscriptions and national conference registration Voting privileges The right to hold office or serve on committees Benefits of a CAHPERD Membership

25. As an old woman walked the beach at dawn, she noticed a young woman ahead of her picking up starfish and throwing them back into the sea. Finally catching up to her, she asked the young woman why she was doing this. The answer was – the stranded starfish would die in the morning sun. “But the beach goes on for miles, there must be millions of starfish,” countered the old woman. “How can your effort make any difference?” The young woman looked at the starfish in her hand and threw it safely in the waves and said “it makes a difference to this one.” Anonymous You Can Make a Difference

26. What greater gift can we give our children, than the ability to make healthy choices. QUESTIONS ??? COMMENTS ???